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Silver Spring: Revitalization vs. Redevelopment

Check out this blog post from Urban Places and Spaces, about the difference between revitalization and redevelopment. According to Richard Layman, revitalization is a rebuilding strategy based on assets while redevelopment is based on the asset of land that needs to be redeveloped into something new.

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H Street Festival

Insight joined thousands of people to celebrate the H Street Festival. It celebrated an exciting year that included the completion of the streetscape project and the opening of many new businesses and the survival of the businesses that remain part of the vibrant community. Insight had the opportunity to talk to the community about the plans for the 600 block throughout the day at a table during the festival.

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H Street Revitalization

Check out this blog post from Amy Buff’s D.C., about the revitalization of H Street. According to Amy, “while there are still a fair share of locked storefronts, new bars and restaurants have planted their roots in the neighborhood. Plans are in place to renovate and fill the empty buildings.”

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Why You Should Say 'Hello' to Strangers on the Street

Check out this blog post from the Atlantic Cities, on why we should say hi to strangers. According toTyler Falk, “the feeling of connectedness is one of the benefits of living in a city.” These neighborhoods are our home and where we want to thrive.

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